Live updates from UCF spring game

UCF running back Storm Johnson slipped past the Knights' defense, rushing for the first touchdown of the spring game Saturday.

Johnson carried the ball three times for a gain of 18 yards on the scoring drive that put starters on team UCF ahead of the reserves on team Knights with 5:39 left in the first quarter. The starting offense is facing off against the reserve defense, while the second team offense led by quarterback Rob Calabrese plays against the starting defense.

During the scoring drive, new starting quarterback Blake Bortles connected with freshman Breshard Perriman for a gain of 18 yards. Perriman has had a strong spring and is pushing for a spot in the Knights' starting rotation.

UCF running back Latavius Murray, who is splitting time with Johnson at the first team running back position, opened the spring game with a few strong carries, but the Knights' starting offense stalled and was forced to punt.

The scrimmage, which marks the end of UCF spring workouts, kicked off at 2 p.m. at Bright House Networks Stadium.

Calabrese completed one pass and Brynn Harvey had a strong run, but a holding penalty on receiver Rannell Hall eventually forced the second team to punt. During the reserves' second offensive possession, the starting defense tightened the pressure and quickly forced the unit to punt.

Murray made the most of his next opportunity on the field after Johnson scored, rushing for 28 yards on one carry. Murray said before the game the running backs understand they have to give their best on every play because there is so much talent and competition for snaps at the running back position.

Shawn Moffitt, who just completed his freshman season, connected on a 45-yard field goal to push the starting offense UCF team ahead 10-0 near the end of the first quarter.

Cornerback A.J. Bouye intercepted a Calabrese pass in the second quarter, giving the ball back to the starting offense.

The starting offense had some opportunities for a strong drive, but Quincy McDuffie and Josh Reese dropped deep passes.

Midway through the second quarter, third-string quarterback Mitchell Bourne took over running the reserve offense. Bourne is a Mount Dora High.

The starting offense faced the starting defense late in the second quarter. Jonathan Davis shined, pressuring Bortles on back-to-back plays and earning one sack.

UCF coachGeorge O'Leary limited punt practice and his teams often went for it on fourth down during the scrimmage.

Kicker Sean Galvin, who was kicking for the reserve Knights team, had a 43-yard field goal attempt that was low and blocked.

The UCF starting offense shifted into its two-minute drill late in the second quarter. Bortles connected with Perriman, Reese and McDuffie to move the ball up the field. Bortles completed a pass to McDuffie for a touchdown to push the starters ahead 17-0.

O'Leary shifted to a running clock during the second half of the game.

The starting offense had some good opportunities in the third quarter, but Bortles' receivers continued to drop passes. Dontravius Floyd dropped a pass that would have helped extend a drive in the third quarter.

On the defensive side of the ball, Victor Gray bounced from defensive tackle to defensive on plays and hounded Calabrese.

Reserve linebacker Troy Gray pressured Bortles and capitalized when the ball slipped out of the quarterback's hands, returning it for a touchdown. It cut the UCF starters' lead to 17-7.

A small crowd gathered inside the stadium and in the club level seating section to watch the game.

A select group of recruits, including talented Jones High defensive end Devin Washington, are at the stadium to watch the scrimmage.